CVE-2017-6169

Name: CVE-2017-6169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-02-06T13:29:00.24+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.45%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.. EPSS estimates a 1.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In versions 13.0.0, 12.0.0-12.1.3, or 11.6.0-11.6.2, an F5 BIG-IP virtual server using the URL categorization feature may cause the Traffic Management Microkernel (TMM) to produce a core file when it receives malformed URLs during categorization.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.45%

70.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.6.0
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.6.1
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	11.6.2
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	12.0.0
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	12.1.0
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	12.1.1
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	12.1.2
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	12.1.3
F5	Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager	13.0.0

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040332Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K31404801Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 6, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6169?

How severe is CVE-2017-6169?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6169?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST